Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance Reviews - Page 6

Ford (205/55 R16 V) on a combination of roads for 20,000 average miles
Bought these tyres as a replacement for the Michelin Primacy 3 tyres that were fitted to the car when it was new. I got 62,000km out of the originals which was outstanding mileage (some may ask why I didn't buy another set - i'll come to that). On reading multiple reviews I opted for the Goodyears as they were highly rated generally and £15 cheaper a corner. Even if I didn't get 62,000km out of them I reasoned they would be more or less as good as the Michelins. Well, in short I was wrong the difference in performance is very noticeable in certain conditions. After 20,000km they are 50% worn, but by far and away the biggest disappointment is the performance in cold & damp weather. I do a lot of early morning commuting at temperatures between 0 - 5 °C in the winter. Well, that's the achilles heal of these tyres they have very little grip when its cold and damp they are strictly a summer tyre. The wheels seem to spin every time I take off from a junction or roundabout in the cold & damp and then the traction control of the car kicks in and the car cuts the power. This problem just didn't exist with the Michelins, so it must be an issue with the firmness of the tread compound which is designed for energy efficiency in the summer. To be fair and balanced the tyres perform much better in warm & dry conditions, in fact in the summer the Goodyears are every bit as good as the Michelins and have lots of grip. Overall, I am going to replace the Goodyears in the autumn and guess what this time I'll happily pay the £15 extra per corner for Michelins which perform year round.
Helpful 27 - tyre reviewed on June 27, 2018
Given 69% while driving a Volkswagen Passat 2.0TDI (215/55 R16 W) on mostly motorways for 11,000 spirited miles
Bought a pair of these for the front wheels of my Passat last June to replace some cheaper rubber that I'd fitted previously. Road handling was good and breaking in both wet and dry was satisfactory, but considering I'd spent extra on purchasing what I consider a premium tyre,

I was disappointed that they wore out so quickly - 12 months driving (racking up 11k maybe 11.5k miles) mostly to and from work via motorway/dual carriageway doesn't really seem like that much.
Helpful 41 - tyre reviewed on June 18, 2018
Given 99% while driving a Ford Focus MK2 1.6TDCI 2008 2011 (205/50 R17) on a combination of roads for 23,000 average miles
I HAVE HAD GOODYEAR TYRES FOR ABOUT TWENTY FIVE YEARS AND ALTHOUGH I DRIVE VANS THE TYRES ARE NOT UP TO THE STANDARD SET BY GOODYEAR.AND I WILL KEEP BUYING GOODYEAR TYRES, THE EFFICIENTGRIP PERFORMANCE TYRES ARE EXCELLENT
Helpful 24 - tyre reviewed on May 27, 2018
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Given 84% while driving a Ford Focus (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 43,500 easy going miles
hey lasted about 60-70K km. Urban drive mostly and extraurban with speeds up to 140km/h. Until their final days i could not make them lose grip in any circumstance. Wet or Dry. I bought them again. For their price there are very few other options that offer the same features.
Helpful 24 - tyre reviewed on May 24, 2018
Given 47% while driving a Toyota Prius (195/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 24,500 average miles
Replaced all four of the Michelin Energy Saver tyres on my gen 2 Toyota Prius. Chose them because there was a Goodyear discount going on, which saved me almost € 100 on 4 tyres. While the Michelin's lasted almost 80.000 km on the front and 95.000 km on the back, all 4 Goodyears were destroyed after 40.000 km with identical driving style. To me, none of the other scores matter if it has less than half the life in it. I didn't save € 100, but it cost me another set of tyres after just 1,5 years. Which of course went on to become Michelin's again.
Helpful 35 - tyre reviewed on May 13, 2018
Given 90% while driving a (225/45 R17) on for 0 miles
Excellent tyres!
Helpful 37 - tyre reviewed on April 29, 2018
Given 94% while driving a Skoda Octavia (205/55 R16 V) on a combination of roads for 33,700 average miles
It was comfortable for the first 25000 miles but now it is not... +
Helpful 575 - tyre reviewed on March 14, 2018
Skoda (215/45 R16 H) on mostly motorways for 25,000 spirited miles
bought them based on good reviews , to replace stock bridgestone er300 which were very loud . EGP were fantastic and gripped all the way down to 3 mil when they started a little bit of start off spin . much quieter then er300 ,
bit boaty on the soft sidewalls , and they can tear up of kerbs due to crap rim protection did 25k miles 40 km . prob would have got another 2 k miles out of them but had chance to change ( back to the orig er300 ) but once these are gone its back to EGP . suits a smaller car , not sure if a bigger car can work on them .
but for a small car , a damn great tyre.
Helpful 25 - tyre reviewed on March 8, 2018
Volvo (195/60 R15 V) on a combination of roads for 15,000 average miles
A brilliant tyre sadly flawed. These tyres replaced a cheap set fitted before the car was purchased. They transformed the handling in the wet. With the old tyres the car would under-steer horrifically at the mere site of a puddle. The new ones allowed the car to corner as if on rails in the wet. It became a totally different car inspiring confidence in all conditions. Feed back was excellent and the ride was smooth and quiet. The downside was the wear. The rear tyres had to be changed with about 5mm of tread left as they had distorted so the surface resembled a 50p coin. Not only could vibration be felt coming up through the floor but you could see the distortion when the wheel was taken off. Then weird vibrations started coming from front. I had several independent examinations carried out, all the steering and suspension checked, wheels checked for balance, etc. Nothing wrong. Finally, the vibration was traced back to the tyres that distort and cause vibration when under certain load. The walls were found to be soft at the shoulder as if the tyre had been run flat and damaged the ply. New tyres, of a different make were fitted and now no vibration. They may suit some cars, possibly lighter ones, but I won't be buying any more until this issue has been cleared up which is a shame as when new they were brilliant.
Helpful 17 - tyre reviewed on March 1, 2018
Given 72% while driving a Skoda Rapid TSI (185/65 R15) on a combination of roads for 3,000 spirited miles
I came from a set of Continental Ecocontact 5 tyres. The grip with these tyres is staggering. Although not a performance car by any stretch of the imagination I hold my IAM certificate and have done many driving courses over the years as I enjoy driving quickly but safely (and legally).

These tyres did return around 3-4mpg less than the Continentals and the road noise was a lot louder but it was worth it for the grip. These are the XL version which would have contributed to the slightly better handling having stiffer sidewalls.

Helpful 16 - tyre reviewed on January 30, 2018
Given 99% while driving a Alfa Romeo Giuiletta (225/40 R18 W) on a combination of roads for 4,000 spirited miles
I bought these tyres to replace the Pirellis on my Alfa Romeo Giulietta, even though the Pirellis were hardly worn. The difference is staggering. I have complete confidence in the Goodyears and they're a whole lot quieter and much more comfortable than Cinturato P7s too. Wet grip is brilliant and braking distances seem to be very much shorter. The only downside is that they appear to be a slightly softer compound than the Pirellis so they grip better but maybe won't be as long-lasting. I can live with that though as the Goodyears are clearly a much better all-round tyre. In short, they really suit the car. Living in a rural location, I have to depend on having sporty and reliable tyres. For that reason, I rate the Goodyears and will fit them again next time without question.
Helpful 23 - tyre reviewed on December 21, 2017
Given 93% while driving a Ford 05 Mondeo 185 (modded) diesel (195/60 R15 V) on a combination of roads for 5,000 spirited miles
These tyres are simply superb. I don't quite have a full set (my left rear is some budget thing that I've never heard of - soon to be changed). But the other three tyres do a sterling job of keeping me out of trees, other people's houses, other people themselves and and the general ecosystem in which we all have to live and breathe. I do quite like to get a move on, even in the rain, and these tyres grip like there is no tomorrow. And even when they do let go, they seem to be very progressive, and I have plenty of time to look in the instruction manual to see how I should be addressing the situation. I did have one spin, in icy conditions, going round a right hander (where most of the load would be on the left tyres - see earlier comment), but even that is not enough to put me off these things. Not too expensive, quiet, seems to last (especially considering how I drive). And also quite tough. I feel very safe driving on these things. Can't really ask for more than that. Can't wait till I have a full set!
Helpful 11 - tyre reviewed on December 15, 2017